New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has declared a public health emergency in response to the ever-worsening flu season. Photo Credit: Albany Times Union

New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has declared a public health emergency in response to the ever-worsening flu season. (Credit: Albany Times Union)

New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a public health emergency Saturday in response to a severe flu season -- issuing an executive order that allows pharmacists to give flu shots to people younger than 18.

"We are experiencing the worst flu season since at least 2009, and influenza activity in New York State is widespread, with cases reported in all 57 counties and all five boroughs...

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New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a public health emergency Saturday in response to a severe flu season -- issuing an executive order that allows pharmacists to give flu shots to people younger than 18.

"We are experiencing the worst flu season since at least 2009, and influenza activity in New York State is widespread, with cases reported in all 57 counties and all five boroughs of New York City," Cuomo said in a statement.